Discover the Rhythm of Downtown Yonge

Join Our Exclusive Music Walking Tour of Yonge Street

From choral songs to jazz ensembles, and blues club crawls to Massey Hall, join us for a walking tour along Yonge St. that considers the vibrant musical history of downtown Toronto.  This tour will examine the venues, recordings, instruments, and performances that enriched the Yonge Street music scene through the lens of the virtuoso Canadian jazz pianist, Oscar Peterson, whose centenary is celebrated in 2025! 

We will start the walk at the St. James Cathedral grounds in Old Town Toronto and make our way to Turko Parkette in the Downtown Yonge neighbourhood.

Tour Details

This is a free walking tour, but we encourage everyone to pre-register so we can provide updates. The tour is happening rain or shine, except when deemed unsafe to walk during inclement weather.

This is presented in partnership with The Mackenzie House.

Meeting Location:
St. James Cathedral Grounds, by the gazebo
106 King Street East

End Point:
Turko (McGill) Parkette
419 Yonge Street

Dates:
Tuesday, July 22 from 3PM – 4:30PM
Wednesday, August 6 from 4PM – 5:30PM
Tuesday, September 2 from 4PM – 5:30PM

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